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considering land use issues and are not considered as a part of these findings. The Nextel lease site is located at the rear of the sub}ect property abutting a 15 foot wide alley that also abuts a residential development. The existing monopole is a stealth palm design, screened with a contextual setting created by two live palm trees approximately 20 and 25 feet in height. This height corresponds with other structures in the area, thereby creating a contextual setting that is less intrusive than the proposed unscreened height extension. The proposed monopalm will extend approximately 38 feet above surrounding buildings without the benefit of the screening provided by two (2) live palm trees of corresponding height, which were determined by staff, to establish a proportional contextual setting without being detrimental to the general welfare of those in the immediate vicinity. Without the screening, the use will be detrimental to the general welfare of persons residing and working in the area. C. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic development of property in the surrounding area. The economic viability of the surrounding properties, both commercial and residential, may be affected by the proposed unscreened 60 foot high monopalm and equipment facility. The building on site ranges in height from 15 feet at the lowest parapet to 22 feet at the skylight. Since the proposed project does not • include the screening provided by two (2) live palm trees that are proportional in height to the monopalm, the monopalm will be visible approximately 38 feet above the skyline. The lack of on site improvements and visual intrusion may impact the economic development of the surrounding area for those who will not live or develop near the aesthetic intrusion created by the use of this property. D. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions specified in this chapter for such use. The proposed monopole does not comply with the regulations or conditions for a Major Wireless Communication Facility Development criteria or guideline. The project does not meet the site selection or screening guidelines for major wireless facilities. The guidelines recommend a major wireless communication facility be a minimum of 140 feet from residential properties and the existing lease area is 15 feet from residential development. More importantly, this project does not comply with the screening criteria and guidelines to minimize aesthetic intrusion to the surrounding community.. Generally, this is achieved by proposing a stealth design in context with the surrounding architecture or developing a contextual setting for the stealth design. The applicant does not propose any screening or contextual setting to minimize the aesthetic intrusion created by this project. 2